The state vaccination site for the COVID-19 vaccine that has been at the Dome Arena in Henrietta will close Aug. 15 and move downtown.
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Bug Jar reopens amid a routine of uncertainty
The Bug Jar returns with live music on Aug. 6 amid renewed debate over mask and vaccination requirements at Rochester venues.
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New York state mandates vaccines for its workers
Cuomo will mandate the vaccine for front-line workers in New York state-run hospitals. Other state workers must be vaccinated or be subject to weekly testing.
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URMC lab chosen to perform COVID-19 genome sequencing
As the COVID-19 Delta variant continues to spread, New York state’s health department is seeking help from external laboratories to track emerging variants.
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Live concerts return to Rochester — an overview
From CMAC and Point of the Bluff Vineyard to Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre and Anthology, live music is back in the Greater Rochester region.
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Cuomo lifts COVID-19 mandates after state reaches vaccination milestone
Gov. Cuomo lifted the state’s COVID-19 requirements regarding masks, physical distancing, and capacity limits at events on Tuesday.
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County offers relief for suffering small arts groups
After 14 months of dark stages and limping-along galleries, pandemic-devastated arts groups are invited to apply for county grants.
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As the Bug Jar turns 30, its stage remains silent
The Bug Jar is a storied music venue approaching its 30th anniversary, but it has yet to reopen amid shifting guidelines and pending grants.
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Local health officials urge pediatricians to provide vaccinations in office
Dr. Michael Mendoza and other county health officials are encouraging primary care doctors to provide the COVID-19 vaccine for patients 12 and older.
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County officials weigh in on Red Wings unvaxxed seating
Unvaccinated people can attend Red Wings games, but a state mandate requires them to be seated in separate, socially-distanced seating. Cue the backlash.
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Alcohol to-go sales extended, again
An executive order allowing the sale of alcohol with takeout food in New York state ended on Thursday, but there’s a push for the rule to be extended.
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Supporters herald signing of HERO Act and its worker protections
Under the measure, the state health and labor departments will design minimum standards for workplace health and safety during all infectious disease outbreaks.
